Manchester - Llandudno Saturday 12 May 2018

[Pale Rider]

Perfect plan!

Unfortunately, various delays and a puncture skippered Llandudno for Ali and me. We had huge portions of fish and chips in Rhyl and are at the station there to catch the Llandudno train on its way back to Manchester.

Good day out apart from not getting century in, but still did 140 km (87 miles).

Ha, Ali just blew another £29 on an off peak ticket so he didn't have to wait for 3 hours for his train!!

A man of your calibre could find those 13 miles - circuits in Manchester or ride back from Littleborough.

After all, this is the same Colin who did seemingly endless circuits in Scarborough to make up the ton - in the rain.

Good to hear from @alibaba - might see you on the Scarborough ride if it's on this year.

 

[Andrew Br]

I'm at Llandudno Junction, train arrives in 10 minutes.
Things not to say just before you leave a cafe/pub/whatever; "This is when I find I have a puncture."
Aerosol sealant and pumping got me here but the tyre was very soft when I arrived.
I'm hoping more pumping or CO2 will get me home because I really Cn'tBA fixing it tonight.

 

[StuAff]

Cracking day. 105.1 miles to Karden House- took a couple of small detours (unconnected with losing Colin and Ali) and ended up riding the last stretch solo. Never mind, was a great day out. Though wish someone had flattened out those bike paths round Colwyn Bay. And that last rise into Llandudno. Walked a few stretches, even that hurt! Currently in pub awaiting recovery beef stew and dumplings before joining the others at the other pub (no food there).

 

[StuAff]

Recovery stew was delicious. Shortly to be followed by recovery crumble.

 

[StuAff]

Saw a rabble if cyclists this morning about 9:10am just past the Fukui centre. Assume it was you lot

Enjoy

Fukui? I beg your pardon!

 

[DiddlyDodds]

Back home now having proper cup of tea and awaiting a leg massage from the wife if i can talk her into it, another great ride nick thanks for running it again, it never fails to please and bring up the unexpected, and to top it off another quality chippy visit.

 

[Andrew Br]

I jumped trains at Warrington BQ and cruised over to Warrington Cent. Now on a train to Urmston which will enable me to get home much earlier and will put less strain on the tyre which seems, finally, to be holding a decent amount of pressure.
Fingers crossed.

 

[Andrew Br]

Made it (about an hour ago) and the tyre is still inflated..
I actually jumped train at Flixton to see if I could make it a 100 mile day which I did.
I expect my legs will be sore tomorrow but I'm sure that I'll cope.

Many thanks to nickyboy for organising the ride and to you all for your marvellous company.
It was a great day out.

 

[rich p]

I'm in bed, pretty farked, but my immense willpower resisted Nickyboy's entreaties to go clubbing with the hen party...

 

[Wobblers]

I appear to be home at last. Am in possession of a reviving cup of tea. @si_c last seen heading through Thornton Hough at speed. Sorry Si, but you were already way ahead of me and probably didn't hear me call, but I had to turn off - tired legs and a shorter and less hilly route did all the talking.

Thanks to @nickyboy for organising another sterling ride, and to everyone who made the rehydration session.

 

[Crackle]

I found Rich, looks like he petrified overnight

 

[I like Skol]

MORNING GUYS! GOOD NIGHT WAS IT? HOW ARE YOUR HEADS......

 

[si_c]

Just woken up this morning, still a bit tired but otherwise good.

Really good ride yesterday, thanks to @nickyboy for organising, and to those who turned up for making the day.

Glad @McWobble got home OK, I think I got into a bit of autopilot through Thornton hough, thought you were right behind me, but then you weren't. Figured you must have gone a different way, so just came home and crashed right out.

 

[MossCommuter]

MORNING GUYS! GOOD NIGHT WAS IT? HOW ARE YOUR HEADS......

I'm fine

No! Really! I am

 

[rich p]

Better than it was yesterday morning Skolly! I' currently drinking coffee in the sun n St Asaph en route to Chester. fark me this is a lumpy old country.